Pennsylvania ranks 7th when it comes to the number of wineries they have. There are over 200 wineries located in this state which accounts for around 14,000 acres of grapes. With 12 wine trails in the state, this is a great place to go for wine lovers that don’t want to make the trek to the west coast to visit Sonoma or Napa Valley.
Brandywine Wine Trail
This wine trail is rather small in comparison to some of the others on this list, but produces some phenomenal wine. The Brandywine Wine Trail is located in southern Chester County in the hills and is easily accessible to Lancaster and Philadelphia.
Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country
The wineries on this wine trail recently opened in 2012. They are located in the rolling hills which is just a few minutes from Hershey, Pennsylvania. They are over 250 different wines including blush, red and white varieties.
Groundhog Wine Trail
Nestled in the Pennsylvania Wilds, this wine trail is surrounded by forests and rustic cabins. There are 16 wineries located on this trail.
Lake Erie Wine Region
Located in both Pennsylvania and western New York, this wine trail is 50 miles long and includes 30,000 acres of vineyards. There are 24 wineries in total and they produce a wide range of wines including fruit, ice and specialty wines.
Mason-Dixon Wine Trail
Located in the Dutch Country Roads Region, this wine trail is a paradise for those that love rustic landscapes. The wine trail consists over 20 family-owned wineries that produce their own unique version of wine.
Endless Mountains Wine Trail
Located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, this is the place to find award-winning wines. Sweet, semi-dry and dry wines can all be found here at many of the trail’s nine wineries.
Lehigh Valley Wine Trail
Lehigh Valley is considered to be one of the fastest growing wine regions in Pennsylvania. There are nine vineyards here and their signature grape is Chambourcin.
Southwest Passage Wine Trail
Located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, this region is rather scenic. The seven wineries located here are very accommodating to tourists that are trying to escape some of the busyness of the city.
Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail
There are 13 wineries this wine trail. Located in the Valleys Of The Susquehanna and Juniata River Valleys Central, the 13 different wineries use premium hybrids and native grapes to produce wines like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Montgomery County Wine Trail
This wine trail is the smallest one on the list with only three wineries. Located in Philadelphia, a lot of different wines can be found here including jalapeno wine and dry Cabernet Franc Reserve.
Bucks County Wine Trail
This wine trail, located in the Delaware Valley, is considered to be one of the East Coast’s most premier growing regions. The moderate climate and deep, well-drained soils allow each of the nine wineries to grow exceptional grapes that make some of the country’s best wines.
Berks County Wine Trail
There are eight wineries that can be found here in Berks County. They produce everything from sweet dessert wines to dry table wines.